ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
May 27
The games released on this day in gaming history.
98 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
33 Years AgoLagoon
SNESEurope
In the far off world of Lakeland, all was peaceful. This was until an evil being known as Zerah came and polluted all of the water, making people very sick.
27 Years AgoElemental Gimmick Gear
DreamcastJapan
Elemental Gimmick Gear is a sci-fi fantasy action-adventure game. It primarily uses hand-drawn art, switching to 3D graphics during boss battles.
34 Years AgoDungeons & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun
Mega Drive / GenesisBrazil
Dungeon & Dragons: Warriors of the Eternal Sun is set in the world of Mystara, a setting of the Dungeons & Dragons game.
34 Years AgoSide Pocket
PortNESEurope
The NES port of Side Pocket, a pocket billiards video game originally released into arcades by Data East in 1986.
23 Years AgoReturn to Castle Wolfenstein: Operation Resurrection
Expanded editionPS2North America
Operation Resurrection is the PlayStation 2 version of the Return to Castle Wolfenstein with some added extras that make it it's own unique game.
21 Years AgoMotoGP4
PS2Europe
Namco's street bike franchise goes online with 16 tracks and real riders exclusively for PS2.
18 Years AgoSuper Dodgeball Brawlers
Nintendo DSNorth America
Based on the classic Super Dodgeball released on the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Dodgeball Brawlers brings back the old-school Kunio characters with an all new arsenal of super throws and attacks in an all-out war for playground supremacy.
21 Years AgoNeed for Speed: Underground 2
PortNintendo DSEurope
Dual-screen driving takes to the streets! Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS' powerful capabilities, this racer features some of the most detailed car models and impressive environments you'll ever play on the go.
39 Years AgoDynamite Bowl
FamicomJapan
The general concept is that up to five players can play on any of the 30 bowling lanes available; simulating the concept of being in a bowling league.
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37 Years AgoDragon Buster II: Yami no Fuuin
FamicomJapan
Centuries ago, Dragons and Demons roamed the country and brought terror into the lives of all people. However, a local legend states that the Sword of Thruth can restore peace to the land.
36 Years AgoBarunba
PC EngineWorldwide
The Engine is hardly lacking in shooters, so to be successful, you have to stand out from the crowd. Barunba tries to add a hint of originality in its own subtle way.
36 Years AgoAoi Blink
PC EngineJapan
Based on a TV anime series (from the grandfather of manga Osamu Tezuka), Blue Blink is a cute platformer that manages to find its place among the crowd. The game is divided up into different areas, each represented by a map screen.
35 Years AgoTorpedo Range
Game BoyWorldwide
In Torpedo Range, terrorists have basically somehow taken over most of the world.
33 Years AgoOut of This World
PortSNESEurope
The version of Out of This World (Another World) released for the SNES and Apple IIgs was ported by Interplay. This version was made more difficult, including more enemies, since it was normal for console games to be difficult in order to take longer to beat.
32 Years AgoCrayon Shin-chan 2: Daimaou no Gyakushuu
Super FamicomJapan
Action platformer released by Bandai for the Super Famicom in 1994 based on the scatological anime Crayon Shin-chan.
32 Years AgoKeiba Yosou Baken Renkinjutsu
Super FamicomJapan
Keiba Yosou Baken Renkinjutsu is a Sports game, published by KSS, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoKunio's Oden
Super FamicomJapan
When Misako realizes her favorite Oden shop is going out of business, she comes to Kunio in helps he can save the business from going bankrupt. Kunio must awaken his appetite to save the Oden shop.
32 Years AgoSuper Sidekicks 2: The World Championship
Neo GeoJapan
Super Sidekicks 2: The World Championship is a 1994 soccer arcade video game developed and published by SNK. It is the second installment in the Super Sidekicks series and the third soccer game released for Neo Geo MVS, preceding the original Super Sidekicks (1992).
32 Years AgoTokimeki Memorial
PC Engine CDJapan
You are a young boy who is going to study three years at the Kirameki High School in Japan. Your goal is to win the affection of one (and possibly more) of the twelve beautiful girls who also study with you, especially of Shiori, with whom you were in love some years ago.
32 Years AgoSD Gundam GX
Super FamicomJapan
SD Gundam GX is a Strategy game, developed by Bec and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 1994.
32 Years AgoTaiyou no Tenshi Marlowe: Ohanabatake ha Dai-Panic!
Game BoyJapan
In the peaceful kingdom of Bloomland, the coolest angel around, Marlowe, is on his way to a date with his girlfriend Nancy. But Bloomland is a mess, the flowers have all wilted, and Nancy is nowhere to be found. But Marlowe does find the cute little sun, Philip.
32 Years AgoDrift King Shuto-kou Battle '94: Tsuchiya Keiichi & Bandou Masaaki
Super FamicomJapan
Drift King Shuto-kou Battle '94: Tsuchiya Keiichi & Bandou Masaaki, is a Japan-only racing game for the Super Famicom. The player controls a stock car across various circuits (highway, race track, driving school or tōge) in either the scenario or the practice mode of the game.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.